Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
New Delhi is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to DEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between EDI and DEL include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is 199 €. A return fare is currently 394 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EDI to DEL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that leave from Edinburgh Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near EDI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you're coming in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near DEL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of New Delhi and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Indira Gandhi International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central New Delhi. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to New Delhi in April.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport for May if you'd like to go to New Delhi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to DEL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced New Delhi. Around 3 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
If there's time to check out another corner of India, consider Kanpur, roughly 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church are key highlights.
